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Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center

Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center

  • Malone, NY
  • Drug Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center in Malone, NY, provides outpatient treatment for adults with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Unique aspects include a 10-bed residential program and 24/7 crisis services. Their comprehensive approach ensures personalized, trauma-informed care for each individual.

Citizen Advocates is committed to high-quality, person-centered care. They have received a $4 million grant from SAMHSA to expand innovative programs and enhance health outcomes. This recognition underscores their mission to provide exceptional services and whole-person care.

  • Offers trauma-related counseling as part of a comprehensive treatment approach.
  • Includes dual-diagnosis programs for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
  • Provides 24/7 crisis services and peer support for continuous care.
  • Features specialized programs for adolescents, men, women, and young adults.

Citizen Advocates treats a wide range of issues, including substance abuse and mental health disorders, serving adults aged 18 and older. Their services particularly benefit individuals requiring trauma-informed and dual-diagnosis care.

  • 18 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 7 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 21 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

Staff

  • Courtney BakerLicensed Master Social WorkerSchool Based, In-Person Visits
  • Florence StewartExecutive DirectorLeader of Citizen Advocates
  • Ramneesh TrehanMedical DirectorOversees medical services
  • Felix OsawaruPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerProvides psychiatric care
  • Patricia CookPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerWorks at Malone clinic
  • Ruth Ann WilliamsonPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerWorks at Massena clinic
  • Ashley LaValleyPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerWorks at Malone clinic
  • Katrina GalasikPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerWorks at Ogdensburg clinic
  • John GomezPsychiatric Nurse PractitionerWorks at Malone and Saranac Lake clinics
  • Rita CurranFamily Nurse PractitionerWorks at Malone clinic
  • Colleen PaquetteFamily Nurse PractitionerWorks at Massena clinic
  • Jane MaxwellStaff PsychiatristWorks at Saranac Lake clinic

Conditions and Issues Treated

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment at Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center

A “dual diagnosis” is when the individual has two medical issues at the same time. The top co-occurring mental disorders with addiction are depression, anxiety, ADHD, bi-polar disorder. Addiction is also considered a mental illness that is not a choice but rather a medical condition. Addiction can be caused by any number of underlying issues.

Dual diagnosis is provided by Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center to treat addictive tendencies as well as any untreated mental illnesses. This ensures successful long term health and recovery for patients after treatment has been completed.

Dual diagnosis is provided by Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center to treat addictive tendencies as well as any untreated mental illnesses for people in New York. This ensures successful long term health and recovery for patients after treatment has been completed.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

The first level of recovery is detox. It involves giving a person the opportunity to get the toxins out of their body safely. The individual receiving treatment at Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center typically will get ill during detox, and they will often start using again to get rid of unpleasant emotions and complicated physical responses. It is why having a New York medical professional present is so critical. A medical professional can make sure that patients do not start using again during detox and stay physically healthy during the process. They will also have treatment on a mental level to relieve their symptoms and guide them through the process.

Going to an inpatient rehab facility means living there while all aspects of addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. The treatment involves medical supervision, therapy, and future planning.

This type of rehabilitation provides a drug-free environment for people who struggle with chronic/long-term addiction without having access to drugs outside the center (or their own home). It takes away any distractions because they live there 24 hours per day. If someone is trying to break out old habits, which could lead them back into substance abuse, things like jobs or school can be put on hold until after they complete their stay to focus solely on recovery.

Outpatient addiction treatment is beneficial for people who are able to function well in their day-to-day lives. It is recommended for people who are not yet ready to end their relationships with friends or family members who might be encouraging drug and alcohol use.

Intensive outpatient treatment is beneficial for:

  • People who are able to attend treatment more than 3 times per week.
  • People who do not meet the criteria for inpatient treatment.
  • People who are able to contribute to their own recovery outside of the treatment center.
  • People who are motivated towards recovery.
  • People who are able to overcome addiction on their own without the need for higher levels of care.

Outpatient programs at Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center, the Malone resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level. Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities.

Without aftercare support, addicts can easily relapse back into addiction. It is crucial to integrate the addict back into society. Aftercare support should take place after outpatient treatment has ended.

There are a few different types of aftercare support that patients can seek after completing an inpatient treatment program:

  • 12 Step Self-help groups (AA, NA)
  • Therapeutic communities,
  • Long-term, structured sober living arrangements
  • Halfway houses (residential treatment centers)

Many different support groups exist for addicts to seek help after treatment. Some are more effective than others, depending on the person’s addiction, background, and other factors.

Therapies & Programs

Individual therapy is a form of counseling where you meet with a trained professional one-on-one. Meeting with a therapist in this setting allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built. This allows the patient to open up about sensitive or private issues they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group. Individual therapy helps identify the root causes of your addiction, which can help prevent relapse.

Couples therapy for drug addiction is a unique form of therapy that allows family members to work through the emotional issues of their loved one’s addiction together. Family members can support each other while learning how to cope with the addiction and encourage healthy changes. The two will work with a therapist to learn how the addiction affects themselves and the relationship.

Family therapy is often done alongside drug treatment to help addicts stay sober. The goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can happen without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist will sit with the family so they can learn how to communicate differently and provide new tools for dealing with emotions so that people don’t want to drink or do drugs. It’s important for families to focus on relapse prevention plans during treatment so that if the addict feels like they want to use again, they’ll know what steps they need to take together to prevent it from happening again in the future.

Group therapy sessions are another common addiction recovery service. These group sessions typically involve six to 12 addicts who meet regularly with a trained professional for support and guidance.

During these sessions, the group shares their experiences with one another and provides feedback that can help each member avoid relapse or overcome specific obstacles they are facing in their recovery process. With this type of support and guidance, addicts can feel like they are part of a community that understands their struggles and will help them get through the hard times.

Many people struggling with drug addiction have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. It is crucial that these individuals seek out professional help; otherwise, their drug abuse and addiction will likely continue.

Therapists and counselors at drug treatment centers employ several treatment programs to help people struggling with drug addiction, including trauma therapy. Trauma therapy helps people dealing with addiction by allowing them to confront the traumas of their past and move past them.

It is important to note that trauma therapy should not be confused with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Rather, it is used to treat the effects of trauma, which are often at the root of addiction.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was developed in the 1980s to treat chronically suicidal individuals. It is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that combines standard DBT with strategies derived from Zen Buddhism, such as mindfulness training.

DBT has been adapted for use with other types of psychiatric problems, including eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other personality disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is considered a psychosocial treatment of BPD. This means that while it can be used alone or in conjunction with drug treatments, DBT does not rely on medications to treat the disorder. Instead, DBT aims to help patients change their thinking and behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in drug abuse disorders, but they can lead to co-occurring disorders if not recognized. CBT involves strategies that help to change the behavior pattern by restructuring negative thoughts into positive ones. It helps to remove these feelings, and it provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness and self-control. It can be administered as a monotherapy or as part of combination therapy.

CBT can improve the patient’s mood, reduce drug cravings and boost success rates on treatment plans. Regular practice can help individuals handle negative attitudes, thoughts, and feelings without turning to drugs or alcohol. The core belief of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is that one’s moods, behaviors, and actions are all connected. Individuals can improve their quality of life using CBT. It helps addicts understand the patterns of thought and feelings that cause them to use drugs or alcohol and develop a healthy response.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a treatment method that helps reduce the impact of traumatic memories on individuals. It involves following a bar of light or watching a therapist’s finger move back and forth. This mimics the eye movements of REM sleep, which allows the brain to reprocess memories. EMDR therapy is combined with behavioral therapies to address the root cause of the problem. This reduces the desire to escape painful memories with drugs.

EMDR can be helpful for people who turn to drugs to escape traumatic events. It is a treatment that reduces the impact these memories have on emotions. Individuals who suffer from negative feelings associated with a traumatic experience can find relief in EMDR therapy. This treatment is combined with behavioral therapies. Patients follow a bar of light throughout the session or watch their therapist’s finger move back and forth. These rapid eye movements reduce feelings of negativity and promote calmness and relaxation. This minimizes the impact traumatic memories have on emotions, reducing the desire to escape painful memories with drugs.

It’s not as simple as quitting drinking or using drugs and expecting the hard part to be over. Many addicts in recovery have discovered that they need to improve skills such as time management, organization, communication, socialization, and self-esteem. Learning certain life skills can help those who are struggling with addiction.

Payment Options

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  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals

    Citizen Advocates

    Helpful reference information for Citizen Advocates - Crisis and Recovery Center, a drug treatment center in New York located at: 15 Fourth Street, Malone, NY, 12953, including phone numbers, official website, and more. Listed briefly is an overview of Levels of Care, Therapies Offered, Issues Treated, and accepted forms of Payment Methods.

    Listed October 25, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Malone, New York Addiction and Treatment

    More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

    Malone, New York has seen an increase in addiction and abuse problems in recent years. There are many treatment options available for those struggling with addiction. Inpatient rehab is a residential treatment program where patients live at the rehab center for the duration of their treatment. 12-step programs are self-help programs that are based on Alcoholics Anonymous.

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